Sync
RigFX synchronises its pipeline to an external sync source so that every output frame corresponds to exactly one input frame. The unit can lock to a genlock reference signal, and/or to an SMPTE LTC timecode signal which also labels each frame with a timestamp.
Warning
If you plug both Ref and Timecode inputs, make sure both signals come from the same source. Mismatched sources will drift over time and break frame-accurate playback.
Ref (genlock)
BNC input, no loop-through.
| Signal type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Black Burst (composite sync, NTSC / PAL) | The classic broadcast reference |
| Tri-Level | Modern HD / UHD reference |
Supported framerates:
| 23.98 | 24 | 25 | 29.97 | 30 | 50 | 59.94 | 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The unit auto-detects the format. Lock state is reported on the web UI (Sync) and on the Ref LED on the front panel — see LED indicators.
Timecode
The system detects SMPTE-12M LTC timecode on a BNC input.
Supported framerates:
| 24 | 25(50) | 29.97 (DF drop-frame or NDF non-drop-frame) | 30(60) |
|---|---|---|---|
If no timecode is provided, the device starts its own internal timecode counter at power-on.
You can also use an external timecode source to jam-sync the device and then disconnect the cable — as long as the genlock is plugged in, the device will remain in sync. Without genlock, the internal timecode may drift over time.
When you don't have a genlock generator
Set the sync mode to Internal on Sync. The pipeline still runs deterministically at your chosen framerate.